In Friday's league match, the host Samuell Spartans basketball team scored a tight 43-38 triumph over the West Mesquite Wranglers.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Adams Cougars (Dallas, TX) in a 5A Region II District 12 match, on Tuesday, January 30. Samuell will attempt to better on its 18-6 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 12-17 record after their 46-44 league win over Seagoville (Dallas, TX).

With the defeat, West Mesquite moves to 20-7 on the year. The Wranglers host North Mesquite (Mesquite, TX) to meet the Stallions in a 5A Region II District 12 match on Tuesday, January 30. The Stallions enter the match with a record of 14-11. North Mesquite won 64-47 in their recent league match against Conrad (Dallas, TX)